Dear new PM: here's how to fix the centre of government

Thinking about how to improve the centre of government might seem very wonkish. But how well the centre of government works is vital for the country's wellbeing.

An effective centre helps the Prime Minister make good their promises to voters, and makes it less likely their government will be overwhelmed by events or derailed by blunders. Because it is an issue that has long been neglected in Britain, there are big opportunities to change things for the better, and to learn from other countries. And the best time to deal with it is just after an election, when people expect change and when the Prime Minister's political stock is high.